Backhanded
Backhanded adjective - Not being or expressing what one appears to be or express.
Biting and backhanded are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Biting" instead an adjective "Backhanded".
Nearby Words: backhander, backhand
Biting
Biting adjective - Marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings.
Usage example: the biting comments by the popular girls about the new kid in class
Backhanded and biting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backhanded" instead an adjective "Biting".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- cutting and backhanded
- cutting and biting
- scornful and backhanded
- scornful and biting
- sarcastic and backhanded
- sarcastic and biting
- derisive and backhanded
- derisive and biting
- sharp and backhanded
- sharp and biting
- acrimonious and backhanded
- acrimonious and biting
- caustic and backhanded
- caustic and biting
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